Late night parties, secret gigs, and boat trips are all on the agenda. Guinness has announced that tickets will go on sale this Friday (26th) at 10am for the 44th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Taking place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from the 27th – 30th,   this year’s lineup features a mix of exciting […]

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of throwing an object at the Taoiseach during his speech at Beal na Bláth on Sunday. The event, which commemorated Michael Collins on the 100th anniversary of his killing in an ambush was attended by thousands of people. As the Taoiseach addressed the crowds, somebody threw an object […]

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Krispy Kreme could never. I’ve been intrigued by the concept of potato donuts ever since I saw a recipe for a cheesy version of them on TikTok – a recipe I knew I’d fail miserably at attempting to recreate myself. Luckily, it won’t have to be left up to me as there’s an “end of […]

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The men were brought to safety uninjured. An RNLI crew from Valentia in Kerry rescued two people off the coast of Dingle, after they floated out to sea on an inflatable mattress. According to Radio Kerry, the alarm was raised at around 2pm yesterday (Sunday 22nd) by a member of the public who spotted the […]

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A Donegal County Councillor has said he not only applauds but encourages the spray-painting over English place names on road signs throughout the county. Donegal Daily have reported that dozens of signs have been graffitied, particularly in Gaeltacht regions. The graffiti consists of red spray paint being used to cover the English translations for town […]

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Your hangovers are about to get a lot more manageable. If you’ve ever separately prepared hash browns and baked beans, and in your exasperated state sighed to yourself, “there has to be a better way” – we come bearing good news. Iceland and Heinz have put their heads together and created Heinz Beanz Filled Hash […]

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As one Twitter user aptly put it – “Rue, when was this?” Stars of Euphoria Maude Apatow and Angus Cloud have both shared updates of themselves enjoying time in Ireland over the weekend. rue, when was this? pic.twitter.com/5hxvtzzI7q — Rachael (@markruffaloTD) August 21, 2022 For those who have been tirelessly campaigning for Fezco and Lexi […]

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The popular cafe and wine bar will close its doors at the start of next month. The Tartare team have announced that they’ll be closing, citing an upcoming rent review for the premises as a “catalyst for us to refocus our attention”. In a statement, owners JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey said: It is with […]

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The people of Ireland picked up all sorts of hobbies back in 2020 when Miss Rona graced us with her presence. Some jumped on the banana bread train, others ventured into the lumpier terrain of sourdough. The couch to 5k app has never gotten so much airtime, and if you haven’t filled your living room […]

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Corned beef and cabbage pizza, anyone? How about a nice refreshing glass of Guinness punch? A deep dive on TikTok can take you all sorts of places – from a farm in Kerry to an unconventional furniture removal on the streets of Dublin. We’ve all picked up a tip or two from Food TikTok at […]

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As part of an ongoing ‘Safer Nightlight’ programme and drug reduction campaign. The HSE have announced that an anonymous drug testing service will be available at this years Electric Picnic. HSE-trained volunteers have already been in attendance at other Irish festivals this summer, giving advice on how to reduce the risks involved with drug use […]

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10 litres of Cabra there please, pal. Have you ever perused the paint section at your local DIY shop and wonder how they come up with the paint names? Some are standard enough. Soft beige for a soft beige. Ballet slipper for a light pink. Brilliant white for a… you get the picture. You might […]

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Run, don’t walk. If your eyes always go straight to the sweetest, most dessert-like beverage on the cocktail menu, this new spot in Bray needs to be added to your list. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg67doPs0Am/ Newly opened on the seafront, Goldies has you covered in the way of house cocktails, craft beer, wine and spirits, with resident DJs […]

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Beats queueing for 8 hours to view a rental accommodation in Dublin, in fairness. Normal People actor and musician and official sad girl representative Phoebe Bridgers are looking to buy a home in the scenic town of Schull, West Cork. The couple first got together back in 2020, after Phoebe binged Normal People and tweeted […]

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Videos shared over the weekend showed some cars stuck in the water after the tide turned. A director at Kerry County Council told RTÉ News that it’s “normal” for cars to park on Inch Beach, particularly on a sunny weekend. John Breen, Director of Services for Kerry County Council said that on any “fine summer’s […]

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A lost bet has turned into a story for the ages. If you’ve seen Marty Whelan trending and wondered why, I’m sorry to report it’s not the return of Winning Streak as some may have hoped. The real reason is so much better. It was a Sunday afternoon on Irish Twitter like any other. The […]

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No, this isn’t a presidential fever dream, it’s the result of a recent survey conducted by Master of Mixes. The survey conducted with the help of 775 participants saw the strawberry daiquiri crowned as Ireland’s favourite cocktail, although a deeper dive shows that the mojito was voted the number one cocktail amongst the people of […]

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For all the punk-rockers with flowers in their hair, dreaming of tying the knot in an enchanted woodland with yurts, tipis and good vibes. With festival season well and truly upon us, Save My Day have rounded up the best wedding venues for to-be-weds in the market for a boho feel, festival-esque celebration. From a […]

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For those among us who want to ride our bicycles, who want to ride our bikes. A whip around the local park or up to the shops for a pint of milk is all well and good and Eamon Ryan-approved, but if you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous, we’ve rounded up 7 of […]

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Music to our ears as the heatwave prevails. If you’re looking for a new place to treat yourself to that all-important swim and coffee combo this weekend, you’re in luck. If you happen to find yourself in the coastal town of Oranmore, Galway this weekend, make it a priority to pay a visit to Seahorse, […]

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Fairly impressive, as the rest of us struggle to carry ourselves from one side of the room to the other in this heat. Distance runner Rob Pope has successfully completed a literal cross-country run, from Galway to Dublin in less than 24 hours. The Liverpool man who is also the first person to have completed […]

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A wild goat has been taken down from his elevated cage above the Kerry town of Killorglin due to “unprecedented hot weather”. The animal had been scheduled to stay in the cage until Friday, and there had been concerns about his safety due to the rising temperatures. Speaking on RTÉ’s Liveline earlier this week, spokesperson […]

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Beaches in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, and Cork also made the list. A beach in Mayo has been named as the best place to swim in Ireland and the UK, and deservedly so. The stunning Keem Bay in Achill was named as the top place to go swimming in the sea by Ocean Bottle, a company […]

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The festival, which has been running for at least 400 years in the Kerry town of Killorglin has a long-standing tradition of keeping a wild goat in a cage above the town for three days and three nights. A spokesperson for the fair has said the wild goat at this year’s Puck Fair may be […]

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With the Irish heatwave set to last until at least this Sunday, this is definitely an activity to add to the list for the weekend. When planning a staycation, many Irish people tend to overlook Waterford, opting for a jaunt along the rugged Wild Atlantic Way instead. Don’t get me wrong – the WAW is […]

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A love letter to Cork foodies in festival form, featuring food trails, tasting masterclasses, cooking demos and so much more. Carve out a bitta space in the diary, as new 5-day food festival Cork on a Fork takes place in Cork City this August. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1YrwANS6k/ The exciting new festival gives locals and visitors alike a […]

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The Irish Summer is back for round two and as clammy as it is, we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s spent the past week or so in a sweaty office, waiting desperately for the dusty pedestal fan to finally swing around to the corner […]

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When trying to pick a staycation spot in Ireland, you really can’t go wrong with Connemara. You’ve got Kylemore Abbey, the stunning Killary Fjord and some of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. But after all that walking, swimming and exploring, wouldn’t you work up a fierce hunger? Having a few places lined up for […]

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Following Reeling in the Weird on Instagram should be a necessary requirement for everyone who holds an Irish passport. Obviously we learn history in school, but finding out the truth about Ireland’s first virtual pub in 1995, or learning what kids in Cavan did for Halloween in 1986? That’s the kind of information we have […]

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Lidl Ireland is giving employees the option to continue working past the age of 65, effective in the coming weeks. They are the first company in Ireland to announce the removal of the mandatory retirement age clause for current and prospective employees. Lidl currently offers a pension plan to all staff, and workers who choose […]

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The warning came after Raheny Garda Station seized a large number of the counterfeit coins. During a number of searches undertaken at the end of last month, Gardaí seized €2920 worth of €2 coins which were examined and confirmed to be fake. One person was charged and brought before the courts, and assets with a […]

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The ancient forest near Kilteel in County Down opened on Monday for the first time since the 1500s. Mourne Park is home to an “extremely rare and ancient woodland”, which reopened this month following a campaign by Woodland Trust to acquire an additional 46 hectares within the estate, in order to improve access for people […]

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The Milford business cited rising costs of food, electricity and fuel as their reason for closing. The Copper Pan, a street food truck based in Milford, Donegal have made the difficult decision to close after just one year in business. In a post on Instagram, Copper Pan duo Hannah and Shane wrote: It is with […]

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Acai bowls and Greystones – a combination that just makes sense. After a journey steeped in trial and error to create “the most peng juices possible”, the opening of Roots 2.0 at the Boatyard in Greystones is imminent. Owners of the hugely popular Monkstown food truck Conor and Dave have been putting the finishing touches […]

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It’s great to see the Irish doing well over there, in fairness. Well, Patrick the pony was allegedly born in Devon, but I’m going to need the birth cert to prove it. A Guinness drinking pony who’s a regular at the village pub, and rocks a miniature green top hat like he was born to […]

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For all your iced coffee and dog friendly needs. Over the weekend, Wicklow Town welcomed Wicklow Inspired, a quayside cafe with local influence and plenty of cosy seating areas to watch the world go by over a flattie. The new cafe definitely looks to be Wicklow Inspired by name, Wicklow Inspired by nature, with paintings […]

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The Boatyard is the newest addition to Cobh’s foodie scene, a Ballamory-esque selection of colourful shipping containers packed with culinary delights. The new food market is ideally located by Cobh Ferry looking out at the sea, with picnic benches and palette seating for chowing down on chicken while watching monster-sized cruise liners and navy ships […]

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The Restaurants Association of Ireland believe recruitment of hotel, restaurant and bar managers from European countries could “save the Christmas season”. The RAI are appealing for a number of European hospitality workers to be eligible for general work permits in Ireland, in order to help attract foreign workers to the industry, the Examiner reports. The […]

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Exciting news for anyone who hasn’t been right since Fungi’s departure. While out enjoying the warm weather, some beach goers in Donegal were lucky enough to share the waters with pods of finned friends. There have been a number of videos and pictures shared of dolphins at beaches across Donegal, including Carrickfinn and Fintra Bay. […]

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Cool, cool cool cool cool. The newest addition to the list of people who have no hope regarding the state of housing in Ireland is the leader of the country, a recent piece in the Examiner reveals. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted he worries about the impact the housing crisis will have on his […]

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You wouldn’t be long getting a million followers on TikTok. Ruairí McSorley is the national treasure that just keeps on giving.  The Derry man was first awarded internet royalty status back during the Big Snow of 2015 when he boldly declared “It’s a day for the house” and of course, that you wouldn’t be long […]

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The man was reportedly caught underneath part of a tree but managed to escape. Visitors to the Beyond the Trees tourist attraction in Avondale Park in Wicklow were shocked when they witnessed part of a tree falling onto a pathway. The alleged incident occurred at about 2pm on Monday, with one young man who reportedly […]

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As dads across the country continue to tut and murmur “disgraceful” under their breaths every time they pass a garage, this website needs to be bookmarked on all Irish phones. Whether you’re a driver or not, at this stage you’re probably aware of the rising cost of fuel. As it stands, there’s been an average […]

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Brew With a View staff picked up bags of litter from Bray Head after Sunday’s Air Display. As further highlighted by the now infamous DART drama over the weekend, the Air Show is always one of the busiest days for Bray seafront. People turn out in their thousands to spread their picnic blankets in a […]

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The Parnell Place institution is no more. Corkonians will be familiar with Secrets (even the ones who try to deny it), the old school adult store specialising in saucy dvds, magazines, gifts and even viewing booths for those who can’t wait til they get home. Secrets didn’t judge – just supplied the goods. However, the […]

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A scenic September stroll spanning some of the most picturesque parts of Donegal. By popular demand, the Donegal Camino will return for a second year from the 4th to the 10th of September with an aim to exceed the €26,000 raised in 2021 for Cancer Care West, a support centre based in Letterkenny. As well as raising […]

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Thousands of people travelled to Bray yesterday for the Air Show, a hugely popular event which returned over the weekend for the first time since before Covid. However, the day became “chaotic and upsetting” as delays on one of the platforms at Bray station meant many passengers disembarked the DART and began walking along the […]

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Go (do)nuts for your county colours this All-Ireland weekend! Calling all Galway and Kerry fans. If simply wearing a jersey, a headband and fervently waving a flag isn’t quite enough for you to show just how much you love your county, you can now show your pride in donut form too. To celebrate the All-Ireland […]

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Featuring a character that looks suspiciously like our first cousin. The award-winning Epic Irish Emigration Museum pride themselves on showcasing unique and inspiring stories of Irish people who travelled the world, influencing and shaping it along the way. They celebrate the resilience and character of our ancestors, and their monumental achievements throughout history. In a […]

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Pack up the car and head for the island. Particularly with the weather we’ve been having, I’m sure most of us have been daydreaming about a life by the sea, flaked out on one of the stunning Irish beaches we all see circulating on social media every time the sun comes out. Glistening blue seas, […]

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